Here's why it's an approximation:
* Room temperature isn't a precise value. It typically refers to a range between 20°C and 25°C (68°F to 77°F).
* The speed of sound changes with temperature. It increases as temperature rises.
For more accurate calculations, you would need to know the exact temperature and use the following formula:
Speed of sound (m/s) = 331.5 + 0.606 * T
Where T is the temperature in degrees Celsius.